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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731, 1,008.84 and 420.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731, 1,008.84 and 420.56 is: 580.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731 : 1,008.84 = 420.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731/1,008.84 = 420.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731x = 1,008.84 × 420.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731x = 424,277.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,277.75/731
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.41

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